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SENATE 40119th CongressRead twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed export of certain defense articles to Israel.

Last Action
3/27/2025

Actions

  • 2025-01-09Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • 2025-01-09Introduced in Senate

CRS Summary

As of 2025-01-09 (00)

Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act

This bill establishes the Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans.

The commission must (1) compile documentary evidence of slavery in the United States; (2) study the role of the federal and state governments in supporting the institution of slavery; (3) analyze discriminatory laws and policies against formerly enslaved Africans and their descendants; and (4) recommend ways the United States may recognize and remedy the effects of slavery and discrimination on African Americans, including through a formal apology and compensation (i.e., reparations).

The commission consists of individuals from civil society and reparations organizations and individuals appointed by the President and congressional leadership. The commission may hold hearings, subpoena witnesses and records, and contract with other entities to conduct its work.

The commission must submit its final report within one year of its first meeting.

Cosponsors (20)

  • Richard Durbin (D-IL)
  • Richard Blumenthal (D-CT)
  • Peter Welch (D-VT)
  • Andy Kim (D-NJ)
  • Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)
  • Elizabeth Warren (D-MA)
  • Alex Padilla (D-CA)
  • Chris Van Hollen (D-MD)
  • Adam Schiff (D-CA)
  • Raphael Warnock (D-GA)
  • Edward Markey (D-MA)
  • Bernard Sanders (I-VT)
  • Mazie Hirono (D-HI)
  • Tina Smith (D-MN)
  • Patty Murray (D-WA)
  • Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI)
  • Jeff Merkley (D-OR)
  • Christopher Coons (D-DE)
  • Timothy Kaine (D-VA)
  • Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD)

Subjects

  • Advisory bodies
  • Civics education
  • Constitution and constitutional amendments
  • Government liability
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Human rights
  • Racial and ethnic relations
  • State and local government operations
  • U.S. history
  • War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity
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